King County property record for 1609 S Hill St, Seattle, WA 98144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,350 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,743 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 149830-1410 |
| Primary APN | 149830-1410 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,430 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 80 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 149830141003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 S HILL ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98144-4333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSL (M) |
| Legal Description | CENTRAL SEATTLE E 50 FT |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTRAL SEATTLE |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 9400 |
1609 S Hill St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2004.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7672 BAILEY RD, CLINTON, WA 98236-9705 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20041078 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007071536 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1609 S HILL ST, SEATTLE, WA 98144-4333 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000326 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231027000326 |
| Name | TELCO COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KENT, WA 98042 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 26, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1609 S Hill St was $7,743.
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Seattle City |
| Unified School District | Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,743.00 | ||
| 2025 | $708,000 (+3.51%) Land $498,000 Building $210,000 | $708,000 (+3.51%) Land $498,000 Building $210,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,981.00 | $684,000 Land $498,000 Building $186,000 | $684,000 Land $498,000 Building $186,000 |
| 2022 | $6,534.00 | $720,000 Land $381,000 Building $339,000 | $720,000 Land $381,000 Building $339,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1609 S Hill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1609 S Hill St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 913 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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